Corner Mitre Joint

This Joint is not appropriate for use in this situation. The characteristics of the joint are out lined below and why the joint is not appropriate for use. Please view the videos and photos to develop an understanding of the forces this joint is designed to withstand and the forces it is unable to withstand.

Why Not?

A corner mitre joint is physically inappropriate due to its shape and configuration.

The joint would pull apart easily in the conditions exerted by a table leg or chair leg joint.

Joint is not suited to continuous pushing pulling.

Positives of this joint

Corner mitre joints are usually used in frames and sometimes in furniture to hide end grain.

The joint stands up to the Joint is very straight forward and simple to mark out.

The joint needs some additional fixings but is a nice joint when complete as there is no end grain shown when finished.